Oregon Buys #S-73000-00017706

Geotechnical Drilling and Testing Services for Wickiup Junction Research Project

This opportunity involves a geotechnical investigation at Wickiup Junction, Oregon, led by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in partnership with Oregon State University (OSU) and Portland State University (PSU). - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) - Joint research with OSU and PSU - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial manufacturers are named; contractor must supply all necessary equipment and materials - Products/Services Requested: - Mud rotary drilling (up to 400 feet) - Shelby tube sampling with piston sampler (3 samples) - Standard penetration tests (SPT) (2 tests) - Vane shear testing (multiple tests at 10-foot intervals) - Disposal of drill cuttings (55-gal. drums, both contaminated and non-contaminated) - Geotechnical hole reports - Mobilization and demobilization of equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least 3 years of relevant experience - Work is limited to daylight hours, excludes holidays, and cannot occur during winter months - Strict environmental and safety protocols, including proper disposal of drill cuttings and compliance with Oregon Water Resources Department regulations - Site is underlain by diatomaceous soils, requiring specialized sampling and testing - Minimum distance from railroad tracks must be maintained - All necessary testing materials, supplies, and skilled personnel must be provided by the contractor - Scheduling flexibility to accommodate university research needs

Description

This solicitation is for providing drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing as part of a geotechnical investigation at a site underlain by diatomaceous soils. The investigation supports settlement and foundation analyses and is a joint research project involving ODOT, OSU, and PSU. The work includes drilling at specified locations, obtaining undisturbed Shelby tube samples, performing standard penetration tests, and vane shear testing. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and skilled personnel, and comply with safety and environmental requirements.

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